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Pretty much my attitude anytime I get a notification on a Friday. How much "work" do you typically try to do on Fridays?

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Are there any Medicare Sales Agents here? I am currently in Employee Benefits under a broker, but thinking about switching Medicare Sales. I just miss working with people instead of companies....

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I used to work for Progressive and now that I’m starting fresh in a different part of the insurance world, I’m realizing how different each company’s culture and approach can be. Some focus heavily on… more

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How do you prefer your employer to show you appreciation: raise or bonus, verbal praise, increased perks, or a company wide email shoutout? I'm trying to prove a point.

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Talent acquisition teams are seeing a surge in applications given recent layoffs and RTO mandates. Recruitment tech platform, Employ, reported two-thirds of recruiters are receiving more applicants per role. Desp… more

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Does your agency close down during the holidays or do you only get Christmas and New Year's Day off?

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As someone new to insurance, I’m fascinated by how quickly AI tools are being introduced into the industry. It feels like they can save time and make processes smoother, but I also wonder if they migh… more

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Has anyone used Liberate AI at their company and what was your experience?

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Mamdani won the NYC Mayoral race on a campaign of affordability and promises to freeze rents, free busing, and universal childcare. I think many companies, including insurers and agents, will move out… more

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Starting out in insurance has made me realize how much mindset matters. Some days the learning curve feels steep, and other days everything clicks and reminds me why I chose this path. For those with … more

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Is anyone familiar with Franklin Street, for insurance? I have an interview with them early next week. I don’t want to jump into the fire from the frying pan. There is nothing posted here, however in … more

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I often hear that working for a tpa (Gallagher Bassett) is way worse than a carrier like Hartford or travelers. Can anyways explain why? The position is director of of clinical care

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How many of you use or rely on AI do you day to to day functions? I try but there really isn’t anything I need from it. Does your company put pressure on you to use it to validate having the systems?

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I’m new to the insurance field and curious about which area is the best to build a long term career in. There are so many paths like auto, life, health, property, and commercial, and each seems to hav… more

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What's something that's clearly overpriced but you'll still splurge for? I recently walked into an ice cream store and ordered a small without looking at the price. It was $10, a few dolla… more

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented the new $100,000 filing fee for H1B visas filed after Sept 21, 2025. The largest insurers to file H1Bs in 2024 were Elevance Health (4… more

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This is random, but I was wondering how everyone met their spouse or partner? My friends and I were talking and realized that, for those of us who didn't meet our spouses in college, we met our pa… more

What kind of schedule would you prefer? Working a straight, standard 8 hours in a row, or would you prefer if you could break up your day? Work a few hours, take an extended break, and then work a lit… more

Is anyone else having this issue? My boss has given us an approved calendar at the beginning of each year giving us the dates we will be closed for holidays. He has been changing it constantly all yea… more

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First holiday season working in insurance, and I’m realizing how hectic this time of year can get clients trying to wrap things up, coworkers taking time off, and everyone balancing personal life with… more

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I’m new to the insurance business and already noticing that being younger sometimes makes people underestimate what I can do. It’s tough trying to prove yourself when clients or even coworkers assume … more

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Looking at Senior work comp adjuster positions at AmTrust. What kind of interview questions did you have?

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As a single mom new to the insurance business, I’m learning how to balance building a career while still being there for my kid. Some days it feels empowering, other days it’s overwhelming trying to l… more

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Does anyone know if an Absence Leave Solutions Claim Specialist with MetLife would be an off phone role ?

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Which spokes character would you most want to hang out with? Flo, Mayhem, or Jake from State Farm? 🤣

Does anyone have experience with Liberate AI? Executives plan to roll it out for our company on 12/3 and rumor has it replace my entire department by midyear 2026. Is this even realistic?

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How is it being a claims specialist at CNA. Is the workload heavy?

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I have to give a presentation at a departmental town hall in early December. Today, one of the organizers asked each presenter to submit a walk on song. I’m struggling to come up with one that isn’t o… more

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I’m new to insurance and starting to see how much impact we can have when clients really understand their coverage. It’s not just about selling a policy but helping people feel secure when life takes … more

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Question. If you have been at a job for two months and realize the company is just not a match, should you give a two week notice? I am struggling with this one. I know it is likely the right thing… more

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If you could go back to your early career days, what's the one career move or mindset shift you wish you'd made earlier? Would you choose a different school? major? network harder? take more risks? I wish… more

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Just started in insurance and I’m learning that this business is as much about relationships as it is about coverage. Every client has a different story, and figuring out how to connect while still un… more

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Most white collar jobs are predicted to have significant job losses due to advances in Al, automation, and related technologies over the next 5 years. I believe this is true for most industries and ac… more

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How much of your PTO do you use? My company allows you to buy or sell one week but you have to select this during open enrollment. Between Spring break, summer vacation, winter holidays, and family ev… more

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Question, do you have a voting day with your company and is not only allowed for presidential elections? We get one every year at my job but it can only be used for presidential voting does that make … more

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In a post on LinkedIn, Nvidia’s CEO said that AI will “probably” lead to 4-day workweeks. If productivity gains from AI result in 20% less hours to be worked, I think companies will downsize their workforce by 20%. I… more

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I can't believe how much the time change is affecting me. Particularly since we "gained" an hour. I've been weirdly tired all day, and the fact that it got dark at 4:00 p.m. is makin… more

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